Living materials with Mark Miodownik | The Royal Society
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Channel: The Royal Society · 2018 · Science & Technology
Materials science in the 21st century is making a world possible where buildings harvest their own energy, bridges repair themselves, and clothes increase life expectancy by monitoring health. Many possible realities are possible, each driven by different cultural and economic forces. We could find ourselves in the grip of mass migrations, with declining life expectancy, and dealing with global pollution. Which future will we choose? This event is the 2017 Michael Faraday Prize and Lecture, which is awarded to a practicing scientist or engineer who demonstrates excellence in the field of scientific public engagement. In this lecture, Professor Miodownik argues that only a deeper understanding of materials science will allow us to navigate the future successfully. For more Royal Society events - https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/
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